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MG MGB Technical - Independent rear suspension

Some time back I found an article on Independent Rear Suspension for the MGB.

If I recall correctly, the system used a custom built subframe, carrying a Ford Sierra differential and shortened driveshafts, along with coil spring syuspension and disc brakes.

I've tried a search and got nowhere - does anyone have any more information on this?

Thanks
Richard Moss

try the V8 site, there's at least one member going down this route.

Mike
Michael barnfather

They've been to every big MG bash recently. Pretty sure they'll be at Silverstone too. Looks pretty good
Stuart Robson

Richard,

The Hoyle IRS sold by Hawk and NG
http://www.hawkcars.co.uk/parts/mgbrsusp.html

Cost about £1,500 plus other bits say £2,500 Geoff can confirm exact costs.

For a V8 conversion this is well worth considering due to cost of converting and it does come with rear dics and LSD.

Paul
Paul

Richard,

I fitted the John Hoyle IRS to my car a few months ago and can certainly recommend it. The total cost was about £2,500 using all new or refurbished parts and the highest standard CW&P ratio (3.11:1) available. Obviously it would be cheaper with used parts and second-hand diff. LSD is extra incidentally.

If you need any more info drop me a note.

Geoff
Geoff King

Geoff

Banchory - where abouts? I've family in Roscobie Park up on the hill near the hospital. I'm surprised you didn't stretch that tiny bit further for the LSD with all that snow - Or is it a sunny day car only?
Stuart Robson

Stuart,

East side of Banchory, by the garden centre.

I don’t use it in the snow with all the salt on the road, the company Mondeo, my Jag X type and Mini get the bad weather, the B keeps it’s hood down!

If you knew how much I’ve spent on the car you would know I had to draw a line somewhere and that ‘tiny bit’ is several hundred pounds. I can always fit a LSD later but I don’t think I’ll bother. The car is not raced and for road use so far it has been fine, sure I can light up the rear tyres but it needs a bit of abuse, it doesn’t lift the inner wheel in corners and there is no axle tramp.

Do you get up to Banchory?

Geoff
Geoff King

Geoff

Not been up for a while except Grandfathers funeral. Won't be up now until next Summer now. Hopefully get up the Lairig Ghru again and do a bit of climbing. Used to go every year as family holiday. Cannot believe how much I miss it now. Even climbing Scoltie (is that how you spell it) knackered me out!

The Braemar A93 road is superb in a B.... Not so good for my midget...
Stuart Robson

Stuart,

We usually climb Scolty on midsummer’s day at midnight; it never really gets dark.

I agree the Braemar road along the Dee is great, I drive there regularly in the V8 B. The Banchory to Fettercairn road is also superb and so many others for that matter. I was up on the Moray coast with the Highland MGOC last weekend and I’ll be at the Kildrummy Castle Rally this Sunday. Making you jealous yet?

Give me a call when you are up this way.

Geoff
Geoff King

Making you jealous yet?

Xantia diesel and M25 every day....

I think so.... :(

If you're on this board next year I'll drop you a post...

Stuart
Stuart Robson

This thread was discussed between 05/06/2003 and 06/06/2003

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